Stelios Xydias is a drummer born and raised in Limassol, Cyprus. He graduated with a B.A. in music at the Codarts university of the arts in Rotterdam in 2011. He won the Nicolas Economou scholarship in 2009. Known for his versatility going from jazz, groove and different styles keeps him very active in his region.

He has collaborated with all the big names in Cyprus as well with some international artists like Guthrie Govan, Gilad Atzmon, Ofer Gannor, Damien Erskine and more. He has also performed in various international festivals.

In 2014 he released his personal EP album called “Silence”, a solo drums project. Stelios Xydias also teaches drums in various conservatories in Cyprus.